Michele Wolny
Medina,OH
Summary
Motivated Dental Hygienist with 25 years of dental experience. I started my career as a dental assistant and continued my education to become a RDH. In my career I have worked with many great dentists and companies growing my knowledge in codes, production goals and revenue and recently management as a senior lead hygienist supporting Jr. hygienists. I am currently looking for a full time hygiene support management position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dental Hygienist
Dentalworks, Sonrava Health
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records documenting medical histories, treatment plans, progress notes.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, earning trust through compassionate care and consistent follow-up on treatment progress.
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels and minimizing waste through efficient ordering processes.
- Coordinated continuing education opportunities for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements and staying current on industry advancements.
- Mentored junior hygienists, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their skills.
- Conducted oral cancer screenings, identifying potential issues early and referring patients for further evaluation as needed.
- Contributed to practice growth by consistently delivering high-quality care that led to increased patient referrals.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication among team members and addressing concerns promptly.
- Exceeded department productivity targets through effective time management strategies that increased daily patient throughput.
- Led regular team meetings to review performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to achieve goals.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing thorough dental cleanings and oral health education.
- Provided expert support in complex cases requiring advanced periodontal treatments or specialized interventions.
- Established a positive online reputation for the practice by encouraging satisfied patients to leave reviews and testimonials on various platforms.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
Dental Hygienist
Merit Dental, Smile Brands
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Full time position
- Tx planning and scheduling
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Dentrix Assend.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and rinsing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Dental Hygienist
Schmidt Family Dentistry
08.2019 - 12.2022
- Dentist' retiring and closing practice soon.
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Soft Dent.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and rinsing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Correctly administered local anesthetic and adjunctive therapies such as fluoride treatments and irrigation.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Ron Simonson
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Carried out advanced dental cleaning services.
- Maintained accurate medical and dental records by documenting important patient data in Eagle Soft.
- Educated patients on importance of oral hygiene and demonstrated techniques for flossing, brushing and rinsing.
- Applied fluoride and dental sealants to protect patients' teeth from decay.
- Screened patients for signs of oral cancer, lesions or disease by visually and manually inspecting mouth and gums.
- Captured patients' dental radiographs and provided to dentist for interpretation and diagnosis.
- Improved and developed knowledge through continuing education courses and seminars.
- Exposed, developed and mounted both intraoral and extraoral dental x-rays.
- Capably performed prophylaxis in absence of periodontal disease or gingivitis.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Education
Associate Of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH05.2006
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Polaris Career Center
Cleveland, OH05.1998
Skills
- Root Planing
- Preventive Oral Health Education
- Dental Disease Management
- Digital Radiographs
- Chronic Disease Management
- Soft Tissue Management (STM)
- Patient Education
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Adjunct Therapy
- Oral Cancer Screening
- Sealant Application
- Exceptional Written Communication Skills
- Infection Control
- Instrument and Room Setup
- Safety Compliance
- Local Anesthetics
- Treatment Planning
- Nutrition Counseling
- Dentrix Software Proficiency
- Periodontal Evaluation
- Tooth Whitening
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Compassionate and Caring
Certification
Local Anesthetic,
CPR, and
work without dentist supervision
Timeline
Lead Dental Hygienist
Dentalworks, Sonrava Health
04.2024 - Current
Dental Hygienist
Merit Dental, Smile Brands
09.2022 - 04.2025
Dental Hygienist
Schmidt Family Dentistry
08.2019 - 12.2022
Dental Hygienist
Dr. Ron Simonson
03.2018 - 03.2021
Associate Of Science - Dental Hygiene
Cuyahoga Community College
Dental Assistant - Dental Assisting
Polaris Career Center
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